Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston (5) poses with former Florida State quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward after an NCAA college football game against Syracuse on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State best Syracuse 59-3. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)

TALLAHASSEE - Florida State legendary quarterback Charlie Ward said current Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston was startled by the controversy that surrounded him during the past seven days.